Henry of Pelham Family Tree Red 2010, Ontario

A relatively new blend of shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot, this medium-full-bodied red excelled in the sunny 2010 growing season, showing impressive ripeness. Moderately smooth, it comes with whispers of bell pepper and roasted nuts, adding interest to the currant-like fruit. It would match nicely with juicy burgers.

Beppi Crosariol writes about wine and spirits in the Globe Life and Style sections.He has been The Globe's wine and spirits columnist for more than 10 years. In the late 1990s, he also wrote a food trends column called The Biting Edge.Beppi used to cover business law for ROB and previously edited the paper's weekly technology section. More

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